Single Use Plastics - South Australia

As the World comes together to nurture our planet, Australia is doing their part in progressively banning single use plastics state-by-state, in line with the 2025 National Packaging Targets – but as each phase out rolls out,

it can be very tricky to navigate. As a result, we will help break it down for you!

Here's where we're at for South Australia!

BANS

Prohibited from the sale, supply or distribution in South Australia:

• Single-use plastic straws

• Single-use plastic cutlery

• Single-use stirrers

• Expanded polystyrene cups

• Expanded polystyrene bowls

• Expanded polystyrene plates

• Expanded polystyrene clamshell containers

• Oxo-degradable plastic products will also be prohibited from sale, supply or distribution and manufacture and production in South Australia

EXEMPTIONS

• Single-use plastic straws for people with disability or medical needs

• Items included in shelf-ready pre-packaged food and beverage items (example: straw on a juice-box)

ALTERNATIVES

Paper Straws	Planet Saver Bowls	Paper Pulp Moulded Lid
Wooden cutlery	Planet Saver Plates	P. Save Food containers
Wooden stirrers	Planet Saver Clamshells	Sugarcane Food Clams
Planet Saver Cups	String Handle Carry Bags	Sugarcane Trays Natural

While we're doing everything we can to stay up to date with the latest news, you can find the most recent information on the South Australian Government Website.

Content correct at time of publishing.